Posted: May 10, 2012 in Intellectual Property
A recent study commissioned by the National Women’s Business Council found that the number of women awarded patents and trademarks has increased greatly over the last several decades.
The report analyzed data obtained from the United States Patent and Trademark Office from 1975 to 2010.
Read More of Study: Increase in Patents and Trademarks for Women Here
Posted: May 3, 2012 in International Law
Located in Southeast Asia between the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean, the Philippines is composed of more than 7,000 islands.
Although it has had a turbulent political history, about 93 percent of the population is literate, one of the highest literacy rates in the developing world.
Read More of Understanding the Philippines: Land, People, History, Facts Here
Posted: April 30, 2012 in Legal Interpreting
According to a newspaper in Syracuse, New York, a courtroom interpreter for a morning hearing was mistaken for a lawyer due to his stately demeanor and snazzy dress.
Good! Legal interpreters working in courtrooms are expected to wear professional courtroom attire, comparable to what an attorney would wear.
Read More of Well-Dressed Legal Interpreter Mistaken for Lawyer Here
Posted: April 23, 2012 in Legal Interpreting
Need an interpreter for your legal proceeding? Regulations for legal interpreters vary by the jurisdiction and/or by the state in which the court resides.
If you are looking for interpreter rules in a particular state, Legal Language Services now offers free interpreting guidelines for US states and territories.
Read More of Legal Interpreter Guidelines by State Now Available Here
Posted: April 19, 2012 in Immigration
With the 2012 presidential election just a little more than six months away, immigration issues are far from forgotten. But where do the current candidates stand on immigration?
Although Democrats and Republicans agree that reform is needed in the immigration system, the candidates diverge on whether to offer illegal immigrants a path to citizenship or deportation.
Read More of 2012 Presidential Candidates on Immigration Issues Here
Posted: April, 2012 in Immigration
USCIS recently proposed a rule to allow for certain immigrant relatives of US citizens to apply for a provisional waiver that would cut the time they are separated from their families while their visas are processed overseas.
Currently, these immigrants must wait until they have departed the US to apply for a waiver of their ban of re-entry.
Posted: April, 2012 in Legal Interpreting
The US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights recently entered into a settlement agreement with Advanced Dialysis Center (ADC) in Randallstown, Maryland, after a deaf patient was denied adequate access to a sign language interpreter.
Read More of Lack of Qualified Sign Language Interpreter Results in Settlement Here
Posted: April, 2012 in International Law
The Uruguayan government has fostered stability in the country by providing advanced education and social security benefits, as well as passing liberal laws on social issues.
Today, Uruguay has one of the highest urbanization and literacy rates in South America as well as the lowest poverty and population growth rates.
Read More of Understanding Uruguay: People, Facts and History Here
Posted: March, 2012 in Immigration
Assembling and submitting an immigration application to US Citizenship & Immigration Services is a detailed process.
Here are some tips to help you save time and make sure your immigration application is complete and properly submitted.
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Posted: March, 2012 in Immigration
Green cards and visas are both government-issued documents for immigrants, but they bestow very different rights and privileges in the US.
The critical difference is that a green card allows the holder to remain and work in the US indefinitely, while the visa is reserved for a temporary stay.
Read More of What Is the Difference Between a Green Card and a Visa? Here
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